Chongyang Tribe Girl's Xiaguan Tuocha Raw Tea – 100 grams – 2010

Chongyang Tribe Girl's tea is a prestigious Gong Tuocha (compressed bird's nest tea) made from the young spring leaves of the Yunnan large-leaf tea plant. Its processing follows the ancestral skills of the Xiaguan region, combined with steaming with pure mountain water.

The nests are dense, well-formed, and bright emerald green in color with visible white buds. When infused, the liquid takes on a vibrant yellow-orange hue, releasing a rich, floral, and persistent aroma, while the taste is fresh, mellow, long-lasting, and balanced. The infused leaves reveal a tender, glossy, and uniform texture, with excellent resistance to multiple infusions.

According to ancient records from Ruan Fu during the Qing era, the "daughter of tea" was a precious tea harvested before the rain by Yi women, often in small 200g cakes. Offered as a dowry or kept as a valuable possession, it symbolized purity, youth, and family tradition. This Gong Tuo version perpetuates this memory through a modern form and respected craftsmanship.

Origin: Xiaguan (Dali), Yunnan, China
Produced by Huajian Huong Tea (Group) Co., Ltd.

Specificity: Raw Pu-erh Tea – Vintage 2010 – Cultivar Da Ye Zhong (大叶种)
A compressed tea in the shape of a nest (Tuocha), from the first spring harvests. Made using traditional hand-rolling and steam-pressing techniques, from fresh leaves picked from Yunnan's broad-leaf tea bushes. The steam comes from the pure spring waters of Mount Diancang, in the Dali region.

Packaging: 100 grams / Tuo – Individually wrapped

Bouquet: Fresh floral aromas, slightly vegetal, blended with notes of yellow fruits, green peas, and spring buds. The infusion releases a persistent and elegant fragrance. The tea develops a clear, bright yellow-orange liquor, evoking the light of a high-altitude morning.

Properties: Raw tea renowned for its freshness, lightness, and natural aging potential. It stimulates digestion, clears the mind, gently invigorates, and promotes concentration. Considered an uplifting tea, it is enjoyed during the day or in moments of mental clarity. Its resistance to successive infusions allows for the exploration of its rich aromas over time. Gong Tuo is historically associated with young Yi women who harvested it with care: a symbol of purity, grace, and tradition.

Dosage: 6 to 8 grams (up to 10 grams depending on the desired strength)

Preparation: Revive the leaves with two quick rinses at 95–100°C.
Then, infuse at 90–95°C:

First infusion: 8 seconds

Second infusion: 10 seconds

Then add 5 seconds to each subsequent infusion.

This method highlights the finesse of the young, raw leaves. The tea evolves from infusion to infusion: initially floral and invigorating, it becomes rounder, slightly fruity, then soft and supple.

Tonal: Golden yellow to orange liquor, clear and luminous. The first cups are lively and fresh, while subsequent cups gain in depth and texture. Impeccable transparency, a sign of good processing and controlled compression.

Taste: Delicate notes of wildflowers, sweet peas, and young shoots, with a slightly mineral and silky finish. A lively sensation on the palate, without any marked astringency. An elegant, spring-like tea that reflects the purity of its mountain origins.

Texture: Light, fluid, and silky on the palate, with a lovely lingering, vegetal freshness.

Storage: Store in its original packaging, away from odors, in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated space (such as a closed bookcase or open shelf). This tea can continue to evolve and develop more complex notes over the years.